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2 months ago | britannica.com | Nancy Ashburn |David Schepp

Table of ContentsRead MoreAn IRS audit is not as scary as it sounds. Fact-checked byUpdated: Apr. 22, 2025Table of ContentsRead MoreThe tools you need to manage a stressful situation. © Jetanat/stock.adobe.com, © Jakub Krechowicz/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncYou filed your tax return on time and did your best to ensure everything was accurate. But then a letter arrives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). What should you do? First, try not to stress about it.

2 months ago | britannica.com | David Schepp |Doug Ashburn

The high cost of trade wars: Tools, tactics, and turmoilFact-checked byUpdated: Apr. 04, 2025Table of ContentsRead MoreCurrency wall: The global stakes of trade disputes. © kamui29/stock.adobe.com, © tortoon/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncIf you’ve ever studied economics or listened to a group of economists speak, you know how hard it is to get universal agreement.

Mar 10, 2025 | britannica.com | Debbie Carlson |David Schepp

Either way, it's a bit of a gamble. © Nejron Photo/stock.adobe.com, © LRafael/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncIf you’re thinking about who will care for you later in life or how to support an aging parent or relative, long-term care insurance is one way to plan.

Mar 6, 2025 | britannica.com | Miranda Marquit |David Schepp

Grab a free lunch without getting trapped. © baibaz/stock.adobe.com, © ktsdesign/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncNo-interest financing, often advertised as a 0% annual percentage rate (APR), is a common credit card promotion that lets you make a purchase now and pay it off over time without interest—as long as you qualify and meet the terms. It sounds like a great deal. You avoid interest charges, and spreading out the cost makes the purchase more manageable.

Mar 5, 2025 | britannica.com | Debbie Carlson |David Schepp

Planning provides security. © Carlo/stock.adobe.comPaying for costly health care in retirement can add financial stress when you least expect it. Although Medicare covers many health needs, individuals who need assistance with daily living due to aging, a chronic illness, or disability may require additional care. Long-term care insurance is designed to cover such needs.